Posted on: 04 Sep 2025
Diversity is once again the buzzword of the moment. But unlike the past fifteen years—a veritable golden age of diversity efforts across industries and throughout popular culture, which saw its peak in 2020 and 2021—the word (and its cousins: equity, inclusion, multiculturalism, and accessibility) has been assigned a stigma so pronounced that institutions and organizations […]
Posted on: 27 Aug 2025
For the past decade or so, computer science has been touted as the “golden ticket” of college degrees. In such a hot and ever-growing field, many students were wooed into CSE programs by the guarantee of a high-paying job right out of school. But in 2025, outlooks have pivoted. General economic and political uncertainty has […]
Posted on: 20 Aug 2025
The unique role of a grandparent in a child’s life is one of witness, wisdom, and encouragement. From their first teetering steps and babbling words, through holiday gatherings, little league games, music concerts, and graduations. While the grandparent-grandchild bond is primarily an emotional one, many grandparents consider, at one point or another, extending their support […]
Posted on: 13 Aug 2025
It’s happened to us before. A new technology cresting like a giant inevitable wave, blotting out the horizon and a clear view of the future along with it. The printing press, steam engines, machine production, factory automation, the internet. Each one was the kind of turning point that enters the history books: here is the […]
Posted on: 21 Jul 2025
On July 4th, 2025, the new budget reconciliation bill, H.R.1—also referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—became law. This budget reconciliation touches nearly every sector of American life, from nutrition and food access, healthcare, and education, to energy, public lands, transportation, and military spending. While this is the most current and potentially far-reaching […]
Posted on: 13 Jul 2025
Inflation is a big-ticket news item right now, even in a time of many big-ticket news items. The news cycle repeats its concerns in blaring color—inflation, tariffs, general instability—parroting economic uncertainty ad infinitum. It’s very difficult to ignore, especially for middle- and low-income families who have a plethora of financial responsibilities to juggle already. While […]
Posted on: 02 Jun 2025
Are you interested in becoming a Niner? There are plenty of reasons to add UNC Charlotte to your college application list, especially if you’re looking for a public research university that offers both a tight-knit campus community and a bustling urban setting. Below, you’ll find a detailed profile of the university’s offerings, as well as […]
Posted on: 26 May 2025
In addition to a college or university’s sticker price, which includes tuition, fees, and room and board, there are a number of additional hidden costs, from books and course materials to travel expenses and health care. One of the most costly—but increasingly necessary—items is a personal laptop and reliable internet access. Not all students have […]